Hydrant Maintenance Technician in Leicester

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service are recruiting for a Hydrant Maintenance Technician, on a full time, permanent basis. In return you will receive a competitive salary of £27,254 to £30,024 per annum. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for a Hydrant Maintenance Technician to join our team. You will be a key member of a small and dedicated hydrant maintenance team, working across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.

Fire hydrants are a critical component of the water supply infrastructure used in firefighting operations, and ensuring their reliability is essential to the effective delivery of our emergency response services. In this role, you will be responsible for the inspection and routine maintenance of fire hydrants located within the public highway. The role is based on a 37-hour working week. In addition, you will be required to start early to meet the needs of the team and work four Sunday mornings per year.

This is an active, field-based role requiring you to travel between locations, often working independently in a busy outdoor environment. You will assess the condition and accessibility of fire hydrants, carry out visual checks, and ensure they are fully operational using appropriate equipment. Faults or defects must be identified and reported in line with service procedures. You will also support the delivery of our hydrant inspection programme across both existing infrastructure and new developments throughout the county.

We are looking for a level-headed, enthusiastic, and proactive individual, ideally with previous experience working within or around the public highway. A strong understanding of health and safety is essential, including the ability to assess the risks associated with each working environment. Excellent verbal communication skills are important, as you will be required to liaise professionally with contractors, fire service personnel, and members of the public. Good written communication is also necessary for accurately updating records and reporting defects using our digital Water Management System—full training will be provided. Confidence in the use of hand tools and basic testing equipment is also essential.

This is a challenging but rewarding position that offers the opportunity to develop practical skills, work independently, and contribute directly to the safety of our staff and communities. You will operate a service vehicle, work outdoors, and take pride in maintaining the assets that support our operational effectiveness. If you are ready for a new challenge and want to make a meaningful contribution to public safety, we encourage you to apply.

Recruitment Schedule:

• Closing date: 23:59 21 January 2026
• Interview and test date: W/C 09/02/2026 & W/C 16/02/2026

If you are invited to interview, you will be assessed against the NFCC Leadership Framework. The highest level relevant to the role is outlined in the person specification for the position you are applying for. The interview may include both behavioural and role-specific questions to assess your suitability. You will also be asked a question exploring your understanding of, and commitment to, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the workplace.

Benefits you will receive:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• Service Vehicle
• Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays
• Full support for ongoing professional development
• On-site gym facilities
• Free onsite parking
• Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card
• Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support
• Access to the Service's 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules)

You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives.

Pension Considerations:

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance or Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance and Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Sponsorship:

Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Hydrant Maintenance Technician then please click “apply” now – We’d love to hear from you!